mcomer

Lexus/Toyota Hybrids have two (2) Motor-Generator Units in the FWD
models and three (3) on the AWD's. They all use electricity to gain
momentum and then use the momentum to regain the electricity.

The AWD NX and RX have some (almost imperceptible) difference
in deceleration balance as all four wheels contribute. The last generation
RX450h was actually quicker (7.2 vs 7.7 sec 0-60) than the 350 gas
but that is not true of the 2016 RX or the NX we're discussing now.

MikeW83

Lexus AWD system really isn't that harsh mechanically, compared to Audis Quattro for example. The only time the rear wheels kick in is during HEAVY acceleration, a wheel is slipping (rain, gravel, snow, etc.) or HARD cornering. And if we're talking about the 300h AWD, it's even better. It just adds electric motors to the rear axle for the same reasons. No rear differential or anything... So 98% of the time you're going to be FWD, unless you're really beating on it.

TeaAholic1

Does the AWD hybrids charge the battery quicker than the FWD versions?

My AWD NX 300h uses all 4 wheels to start off the line before switching the FWD.

dacommitte

So I ended up going with a fully loaded FWD F-Sport. So far I am loving the ride and the gas mileage has been OK so far. I am already excited about beginning the mods on it. Few questions for you guys here.
1. Can the power lift gate be used only manually? I put stuff in my trunk almost every day and I am worried about the longevity of the motor so I would much rather use it manually if possible. Also, how do I adjust how high it opens up?
2. On average, how many miles do have you guys been getting to the gas tank on ECO mode?
3. Can the auto parking brake be disabled and only used when one wants to?
Here she is, my new baby in Nebula Gray w/all black interior!

typocl

check out page 120 of the manual for how to set the height of the back door. You want to experiment with that outside of your garage if it's a low garage door. Don't think you can just operate it manually very easily,

page 204 about the parking brake

NXOwner

Yes, but it requires Herculean effort (both up and down). I wouldn't worry about wearing out the motor. If the motor was not durable, you'd hear more about it.


Here are my complete gas efficiency data...




Yes, it's in the manual. If you want a soft copy of the manual, look here:

Lexus NX 200t Owners Manual

Lexus NX 200t Quick Guide Owners Manual


I'm biased, but Nebula Grey Pearl is my favorite color. All the NX's accents look great with that color. Especially with blacked-out emblems.

dacommitte

Awesome!! Thanks for all the info guys.